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Firefighters extinguish Bedford house fire
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - A house fire in Bedford has been extinguished after two and a half hours of battling the flames, according to the Forest Fire Department. The Forest and Bedford Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched around 7 p.m. Friday to reports of a house fire at the 4700 block of Roaring Run Road.
Boonsboro Vol. FD assists in horse rescue in Moneta
MONETA, Va. (WFXR)– The Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department helped rescue a Horseshoe Bend Road in Moneta on Sunday, April 28. According to the fire department, crews responded at 11:17 a.m. to the 3600-block of Horseshoe Rd. with the large animal rescue trailer for a horse down in a stall and unable to get up. Crews immediately assisted in getting the downed horse out of its stall inside a barn.
18-year-old arrested for allegedly pointing firearm at students
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - An 18-year-old man has been arrested for brandishing a firearm on a school campus Thursday, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say crews were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. to William Campbell High School to reports of a man pointing a firearm at students before leaving in a vehicle.
Bedford PD makes arrests in two child sex-related investigations
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — The Bedford Police Department has announced that two people are now in custody in connection to separate ongoing investigations involving crimes against children. On April 11, officers arrested 39-year-old Franco Calestino Herrera, from Montgomery County, on three felony offenses related to sexual crimes against children.
2 Southside schools earn a high honor from the Virginia Board of Education
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Two schools on the Southside received a high honor from the Virginia Board of Education on Thursday. Stony Mill Elementary School in Pittsylvania County and Galileo Magnet High School in Danville are two of 37 schools in the state to earn the 2023-2024 Board of Education Highest Achievement Award.
Living Proof Beer Company opening up new outdoor stage in June
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) — The Living Proof Beer Company has announced a major expansion with the addition of an outdoor stage and music venue to bring larger shows and crowds just in time for summer!. Living Proof Beer Company expects the outdoor stage and venue to hold 200-250...
Gretna takes third in Chatham track meet
Gretna Boys and Girls participated in the track meet held by Chatham High School on Thursday. Both teams had a strong performance winning several events. Both teams won the 4x1 relay which is considered one of the most exciting events. Each team won with a state qualifying time. The boys...
Lynchburg man arrested for February malicious wounding
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Lynchburg man has been arrested and charged for a malicious wounding incident that happened in February. 50-year-old John Sheffey was arrested Thursday on outstanding warrants from Lynchburg and Bedford County. He is charged with malicious wounding in Lynchburg and felony possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance in Bedford County.
Maddy’s Groom Room in Hurt will pamper and protect your pets
Maddy’s Groom Room is a premium grooming salon located in Hurt. Maddy Martin recently opened the salon. She is an experienced and professional pet groomer and has worked in the industry for many years. She wanted to provide an atmosphere for pets that allowed for a more pleasurable experience while being away from home.
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